Sideswipe (Transformers)

Sideswipe
Transformers character
Sideswipe art from Dreamwave Productions
First appearance
The Transformers
Voiced byMichael Bell, Koki Kataoka, André Sogliuzzo, others
In-universe information
AffiliationAutobot

Sideswipe is a robot character in the Transformers series. Within the franchise, he is a soldier of the Autobots that serves under Optimus Prime.

History

Sideswipe is an Autobot warrior in the generation 1 Transformers continuity. Prior to the war on Cybertron, he was a trader, and he is the twin brother of the Autobot Sunstreaker.[1] In the 1980s cartoon, he is voiced by Michael Bell in English and by Koki Kataoka in Japanese.[2] Pat Lee, an artist for the Transformers comic published by Dreamwave Productions, said that Sideswipe is his favorite Transformer.[3] In Transformers: Armada, Sideswipe transforms into a Nissan Skyline R32 Sedan.[4]

Sideswipe returns in the live-action film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, in which he is voiced by André Sogliuzzo.[2] In the film, Sideswipe is the Autobot combat specialist and becomes the second-in-command to Optimus Prime after the death of Ironhide. He has skills in stealth, allowing him to gather intel on lone missions, and is captured by the Decepticons on one of these missions.[5] It is revealed in Transformers: Age of Extinction that he was killed offscreen.[6] In the film series, Sideswipe transforms into a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray concept car. Chevrolet debuted the car at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show to promote the film alongside a Chevrolet Camaro (Bumblebee) and a Chevrolet Beat (Skids and Mudflap).[7][8] The car used for Sideswipe in Revenge of the Fallen was one of several vehicles from the film series that were exhibited at the America on Wheels museum in 2017.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers The Ultimate Guide. DK Publications. p. 24–25. ISBN 978-0-7566-3012-6.
  2. 1 2 "Sideswipe Voices (Transformers)". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Features: Transformers The Comic: An Interview With Pat Lee". Animefringe. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  4. ↑ Donohoo, Timothy Blake (August 10, 2024). "10 Coolest Transformers from the Unicron Trilogy Anime". CBR. Archived from the original on February 11, 2026. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ Lealos, Shawn S.; Russell, Tom (February 19, 2022). "Transformers Movies: The 20 Most Powerful Transformers". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ Brooks, Nicholas (February 25, 2023). "An Iconic Live-action Transformer Suffered a Disrespectful Off-screen Death". CBR. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Chevrolet unveils Corvette Stingray Concept as part of Transformers movie car debut". Motor Authority. February 11, 2009. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ Stevens, Mike. "Transformers Corvette 'Sideswipe' Concept Debuts At Chigago Auto Show". Drive. Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "See cars from 'Transformers' movies at America on Wheels". The Morning Call. August 18, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

Bibliography

  • Bellemo, Mark (2007). Transformers Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 23. ISBN 9780896894457.
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